Currently accepting new patients  |   Our COVID-19 Policies

Portland Five Element Acupuncture & Wellness Blog

Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms include sleep issues, anxiety, avoidant behavior, and other complex emotions. Research shows that acupuncture sessions can relieve PTSD symptoms and modulate the limbic system, bringing the body back into balance.

Read More
Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Sciatica

For those who suffer from sciatic pain, acupuncture can offer a natural and holistic alternative for finding relief. Discuss your unique health needs with an acupuncturist who will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan.

Read More
Acupuncture

What is Moxibustion and Why is It Used?

Acupuncture has a powerful sister that gets much less attention in the West, called moxibustion. Ancient and equally potent, acupuncture and moxibustion go hand-in-hand in east Asian traditional healing. The Chinese word that we translate as “acupuncture”, zhenjiu 针灸, actually refers to both acupuncture and moxibustion together (literally, it means “needle moxa”).

Read More
Acupuncture

Prenatal Acupuncture May Reduce Nausea and Relieve Pain

Acupuncture is gaining traction as a natural and holistic approach to alleviating nausea, pain, and other unpleasant symptoms associated with pregnancy. Your healer will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that’s designed to support your individual health needs.

Read More
Metal - Autumn

Value, Respect and Esteem: Spirit of the Metal Element

Value, respect, and esteem embody the spirit of the Metal Element in Autumn. In these divided times, we need a healthy Metal Element more urgently than ever. Autumn is the season for spiritual purification, releasing old toxins and recovering what is most precious in human nature. The Metal Element calls forth the best in each of us, our higher consciousness.

Read More
Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Arthritis May Offer Pain Relief

Arthritis affects nearly one in four people across the U.S., and symptoms can be painful and persistent. Regular acupuncture sessions can provide the relief you are looking for, so book an appointment with an acupuncturist to learn more.

Read More
Metal - Autumn

Protect Your Lungs: Health Tips for Autumn 2020

Lungs, respiration, and immune health are a top concern for Autumn 2020.  COVID-19, wildfire smoke, and now the flu season will soon be upon us.   Cooler weather means spending more time indoors with windows shut.  Less ventilation and the challenges of social distancing indoors may leave us more exposed to illness.  In Five Element acupuncture, Autumn is the season

Read More
Acupuncture

Does Acupuncture Help Male Fertility? The Research is Promising

There are many reasons that a man may suffer from infertility, from blocked tubes to low sperm motility. Current research indicates that acupuncture can address infertility problems in men by lowering stress levels and stimulating blood flow, increasing the likelihood of successful fertilization.

Read More
Acupuncture

Understanding How Acupuncture May Support Female Fertility

Current research indicates that a combination of acupuncture sessions and lifestyle interventions can promote fertility in women. By encouraging blood flow to the reproductive organs and lowering stress levels, acupuncture treatment may make it easier to conceive.

Read More
Categories
  • The office of Inner Works Acupuncture will be closed from September 5 to September 14, 2020, for a week holiday.

    If you send us a message, please excuse a delay in response. We will respond after Sept. 14.

    Thank you for your patience.